September 5, 2018

I know I've been SUPER silent on my page, but as mentioned in the post before this one, I'm active & post regularly on my Patreon page. Please check it out if you haven't already & consider going my Art Family there!That being said, I had to share this post with you to hopefully get it in front of more eyeballs for the upcoming Holiday season...:October is just a few weeks away!!! Can you believe it?! It's almost here already & we're currently thick in the best part of October/Halloween...the BUILD UP!

I'm sure the majority of you know about a little thing called "Inktober" during October. It's basically a sketch challenge which was created back in 2009 where you draw something every day of the spooky month by following a certain word or theme. A few of you have joined me in this challenge the past few years & it's a wonderful way to stay active creatively while also enjoy the Holiday season! I've decided to be a little ambitious this year & create my own "Inktober Challenge" & I really hope you ALL will join me in this!

The regular Inktober list contains words like "Spell", "Creepy", "Spider"...things like that which can conjure up a broad array of images & leaves a lot of fun possibilities for the artists. I've decided to be more specific with my selections & am going simply with genre movies we all love & usually revisit this time of year. The actual challenge to my "WATCH (& DRAW) IN HORROR" list is to watch those movies on the days listed & draw anything from those films! I know it's nearly impossible to consistently watch AND draw these films everyday, but I know we can at least SKETCH something from the list everyday! So that's the challenge! We'll be kicking off the first of October with Hitchcock's classic, PSYCHO & ending the perfect month with my favorite & yearly tradition on Halloween, TRICK 'R TREAT. I really hope that some of you will attempt this challenge & please certainly don't feel pressured to do it everyday! I know how overwhelming that can be.. Pick a few of your favorites or just sketch whenever inspiration hits! If you're already committed to another Inktober list out there, no worries!...do it! I just wanted to provide another option to hopefully inspire horror fiends like us! :)

Please feel free to save the above image of the list & share it whenever & wherever you want! Please always include the official hashtag #DrawInHorror with all posts though, so we can see ALL the submissions! I'm really looking forward to seeing (& sharing) your art for this!!

February 18, 2018

Yep, I made the jump to Patreon with the recommendation & guidance of a few friends. If you're unfamiliar with Patreon, it's a membership platform that provides business tools for creators like me to run a subscription content service. It's also a way for me to build relationships & provide exclusive art & experiences for my subscribers there, or "patrons" as they're called on Patreon.

So yeah, I'll be most active there from here on out posting regularly & interacting with all my patrons daily. I can share everything I'm offering on my Patreon page here, but it would be easier for you to simply head to my page & check it out. I have a lot of tiers & subscription levels which offer different things from process videos, live art streams & original art. Again, go check it out & I would TRULY love your support on this adventure. ALL my patrons will be included in almost everything I create from here on out which is super exciting for me to build an "Art Family" there.

Here's my awkward Patreon intro/info video I did as well with a few focal points:

Thank you so much for reading this & even considering pledging to a freelance artist like myself. I really hope to see you over there where we can hang out virtually a lot more! You rock & I love you!

February 6, 2018

TODAY (Feb. 6, 2018) marks the worldwide release of VICTOR CROWLEY, Adam Green's FOURTH installment in the HATCHET series on VOD, DVD & Blu-ray! I was lucky enough to design & illustrate the official poster for Adam's DISMEMBER AMERICA TOUR 2017 where he took his film to over 30 cities late last year. Now, I'm offering this exclusive print to YOU, the Hatchet Army, in even MORE limited fashion!

This 16" x 20", full color, lithograph print is printed using archival inks & comes with a 2" HAND DRAWN "CROWLEY" seal LIMITED TO ONLY 10!

Each one-of-a-kind seal is carefully adhered to the print in the lower right corner & hand signed by me in silver. All TEN prints will have it's own unique, illustrated seal featuring a portrait of Victor Crowley, so they will all be different. Sorry, no requests for the original art.

February 4, 2018

I know, I know....this ridiculous "Holiday" that's only about marketing & making money is a silly one...I know. But if you ARE going to get something special for that special someone, why not some silly art?! I'm offering five of my "lovely" designs in high quality, 5"x7" greeting card format to "WOW" the one(s) you love.

They are ALL blank inside with plenty of room to write that sappy poem.

They ALL come in a "1980's Sexy Saxophone Red" envelope to further show your love.

They ALL come signed by me w/ love in true Hallmark fashion on the back.

October 19, 2017

Director Adam Green contacted me to come up with a image for his newest Hatchet film, which he's taking on tour to screen at select theaters. This 16x20 lithograph art print will be available at all screening that Adam is at (dates here), where he'll sign & personalize. You DO need a VIP ticket to the film to get this special print though! You can head to ArieScope.com & get all the ticket info & links there...

September 24, 2017

We're exactly one week away from October, so I created a fun print you can pull out every year to help build up that excitement &, most importantly, keep your EYE on the prize of that magically spooky payoff that's HALLOWEEN!

This 11x17 October calendar comes with an EYEBALL tracker (magnet & sticky back) that you'll move closer & closer to the big day! These prints will be signed/numbered limited to only 31 & will be available in my online store TONIGHT AT 10:31pm(CST) for only $25. Head to codyschibi.bigcartel.com for all the info...

Set your timer, boils & ghouls & let's make this upcoming October THE BEST ONE YET!

June 12, 2017

An Australian distributor just rereleased Trey Parker & Matt Stone's first film, CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL on DVD, using my art as the cover art. This artwork was initially done as an official screen print for a TROMA screening of the film here in Austin. I'm pumped that they approached me to use this design for their cover as I've been a big fan of this ridiculous, gory musical since i first laid eyes on it!Now's your chance to pick this hilarious film up on DVD (there's been no blu ray release of this yet...so this will have to work! ;), which is available in my online store NOW! Don't worry friends, this is an ALL REGION dvd, so it'll play on any dvd/blu ray player.DVD cover comes signed by ME!...YEAH! You can also get your very own personal sketch on the inside of the cover for additional $10 if you want...SHPADOINKLE!!!!! (no requests please...it'll be whatever my brain thinks up)Thanks, friends! Noooooooooow "LET'S BUILD A SNOWMAN!!"

April 27, 2017

Yep, we're exactly at the halfway point until the greatest holiday slaps us in the face with splendid visuals, sounds, smells AND tastes, so to celebrate this milestone & to make us fans even more excited about Halloween, I've decided to release a super duper, limited edition print!

I took TWO things that make giddy people like me silly happy & combined them to hopefully make YOU silly happier! I'm, of course, talking about anything Disney & a certain (now iconic) character which represents Halloween perfectly....

Where Nightmares Come True:

That's right!, featured in that famous silhouette of high-pitched happiness, Mickey Mouse, is non other than SAM from 'TRICK 'r Treat', the protector of Halloween who's always wearing his nightmarish grin which, in return, makes US grin nightmarishly!

This is a SUPER limited edition, 8"x 8" art print, limited to ONLY 31 (HEY! That's the number of days in October!!) & they're ONLY $13 (THAT'S the number of days in October REVERSED!!!!) They all come hand signed & numbered and they can't wait to hang on your wall to remind you of the joy that Halloween will soon bring. AND, those that order the print within the first 24 hours will also be getting a special treat sent along with their print! You're gonna have to order to see what it is, so be sure to head to my online store NOW to grab one of these adorable prints before they're gone FOREVER!

Okay, you tricksters, back to staring at the Halloween countdown clock! Also, a quick reminder that I'll be at Comicpalooza in Houston in a few weeks & will have some newer goodies to share, but more info on that soon....just save the dates: May 12-14th. Thanksssssss. & again:

February 20, 2017

A few days ago there was big storm that hit LA & dumped millions of gallons of water in that area. A lot of places were effected by this giant blob on the radar & one of those special places was ArieScope Studios. ArieScope was created by friend, Adam Green, & has brought you awesome films such as the Hatchet series, Digging Up the Marrow, Frozen, Holliston along with many other killer films, shorts & the weekly, FREE podcast, The Movie Crypt. Unfortunately, the studio was hit hard & flooded causing water damage to the building as well as important, irreplaceable items. They're currently taking donations & of course offering their movies, comics, shirts, etc. to raise funds to help clean up & repair ArieScope. I've done some art for Adam in the past & I'm also trying to raise some funds on my part to donate to him during this trying time. I completed a live art broadcast over on Periscope today where I painted & sold this portrait of Victor Crowley & ALL the sales will be donated to Ariescope:

I'm also donating the majority of sale of ALL these items available in my online store NOW:

Please pick something up from my store or the ArieScope store as it's needed more than ever so Adam & all of ArieScope can continue to give us the endless amount of entertainment they've already created & NEED to create in the future.Thanks for your consideration & please do share & help spread the word on this...xo.

January 26, 2017

I's got's someTHING important to tell you guys.....THIS!!!:I'VE JUST RELEASED A FUN, ADORABLE, HORROR PRINT!!!

That's right, this cute, little booger is my contribution to the upcoming THE THING ARTBOOK from Printed in Blood; an amazing book featuring HUNDREDS of ridiculously rad artists from around the world. The pages will be filled with each artist's interpretation from ANY image, idea or slithering alien from the greatest movie of ALL TIME, John Carpenter's THE THING.You can head over to my online shop now & put this handsome fellow in a frame & slap it on your wall where you can stare at each other for eternity! Who knows?!...this cute print may even imitate YOUR body & zip to another planet! That means this piece of art might allow you to travel the universe!!!!! NOT A BAD DEAL AT ALL!Speaking of "imitating", like the real THING, this print is "imitated" in FOUR different colorways & are limited to only 40 EACH! Choose your color(s) wisely as you'll be stuck with it for the rest of your days on this planet.

The original linework is also available in my online store for you hardcore art collectors out there who want that one of a kind piece!Thanks, friends!

December 15, 2016

It's that jolly time of year to get wrapped up in the soothing Xmas melodies from Johnny Mathis & the great, Bing Crosby, while sipping a warm concoction by the fire with your favorite Holiday movie on in the background. I know we all enjoy the classics like Christmas Vacation & A Christmas Story, as well as my annual weeping like a fresh baby while watching A Family Stone, but the Christmas time HORROR classics are always present & sliding down the chimney onto that flat screen in my living room. Classics such as A Black Christmas (1974), Christmas Evil & even last year's, instant classic, Krampus! The fellow, true, horror fans are already shaking their fists in the air since I didn't list one of THE GREATEST Christmas, horror films on that list, but shake not, my demented elves, as lovable, Billy Chapman is up front in this post & ready to come visit YOUR house!

That's right, SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT made it's way onto the big screen just over 32 years ago & it's cult following has made it what it is today! That & the unbelievably OUTSTANDING performance from Billy Chapman's grandfather in the film! So this holiday season I felt it was only right & natural to release (or incarcerate) my newest Monster MugShot: BILLY CHAPMAN!!!

He's available NOW in my online store in both "Trading Card" size & the 8x10 print alongside the other 14 characters in my ongoing series. Another character (which I released last year around this time) is also perfect for this December weather: KRAMPUS.

& please don't forget my "Holiday Horrors Meet" print that has been making it's virtual tour of the interwebs recently thanks to all your sharing including THIS amazing article at BloodingDisgusting.com which connects Mike Dougherty's two films, TRICK 'R TREAT with KRAMPUS.

So again, HAPPY HOLIDAYS, everyone & please take a moment to visit my store & see if there's any goodies that you &/or a loved one deserve! Also, give me a follow on Instagram to check out new art & specials/giveaways now & then...Enjoy these last few days of a trying year & let's ring in 2017 with smiles & high fives!!!xo.

November 25, 2016

So I'm a little late sharing this info on my blog, but at least i'm not TOO late!There's a special band that I've been allowing into my earholes for many, many years now & they're putting together something exciting. What's even MORE exciting is that they have included ME in their newest adventure! The name of this band is GWAR & their newest adventure is COMIC BOOKS! Even though they have published some comics waaaay back in the day, this newest project is much more organized & super rad. They currently have a Kickstarter going for their comic, which at this time has been funded, but there's a few more hours to pledge & get some amazing goodies for yourself or that loved one! Some of the goodies include a variant cover which they asked me to do for their first issue pictured here:

AND I've also offered up TEN custom, 5x7, watercolor/ink commissions (which comes with the first issue as well!) & as I type this there are ONLY THREE LEFT!

So please head over to GWARkickstarter.com NOW to check out what they have to offer & be a part of this special book filled with blood & other bodily fluids!!If you don't have the funds to pledge anything at this moment, spreading the word is a MASSIVE way to show your support & is truly, truly appreciated by all of us involved!Thanks for taking the time to read through this & THANK YOU for your continued support!xo.

October 10, 2016

Alright, my masked amigos...THIS FRIDAY is the art opening of my new, solo exhibit, WE ALL WEAR MASKS. I wanted something to correspond with this time of year & THE BEST holiday ever, HALLOWEEN, so I wrote a fun story to base all my new works on:'When 11-year-old Edward can't find that perfect, once-of-a-kind, Halloween costume, he is spontaneously gifted a mask from his strange, reclusive neighbor, "Old Man" Baker. When Edward puts the mask on & peers through the eyeholes, his sight is altered in a very odd manner. Instead of seeing the everyday "normal" smiles & friendly gestures of random people, he sees their true forms dripping with anxiety, awkwardness, depression, confusion, anger, sadness, fear, etc... Edward wonders why the majority of people cover their true selves, emotions & forms with fake appearances. After the mask begins to reveal people's true character, he understands the desire for some to disguise them. But others he finds more beautiful without the masks which they hide behind...'In this exhibit, we see what Edward sees as he strips away the masks we all wear every day which hide how we truly look & feel...The show opens Friday, October 14th from 7-10pm. There will be free beverages, music & other goodies for those who attend. I'll also have a station set up where the guests can create their own, original art which they can put up to be a part of the show & story. I'd REALLY love to see you all there & since it's a FREE event, please bring whomever your heart desires! Here is the Facebook events page with all the info as well, so again, please share & invite your buddies: WE ALL WEAR MASKS Art Opening Reception. Looking forward to hugging you all....

August 3, 2016

I know I've been pretty silent lately, but I've been holed up working on my upcoming art show at SprATX​ (okay...AND watching 'Stranger Things' over & over!) I wanted to finally share the news w/ you, so please save the date for the opening reception of WE ALL WEAR MASKS (Oct. 14th) if you're in or around Austin. Much more info & images coming soon...

May 30, 2016

Most of you should be aware of a little event called "X GAMES". No, it's not when members of the X-MEN get together for friendly forms of competition, but rather the greatest skateboarders, bike riders & hi fivers get together for a few days to show off their highest jump, craziest tricks &/or loudest hi five! THAT X Games is once again making it's way to Austin THIS WEEKEND!! Not only will it be wowing you with it's high flying antics, but there's a few special events happening alongside X Games that I'm super pumped to be a part of! The first is just like a "Secret" show I was a part of only a few weeks ago in Houston... Yep, SECRET WALLS x X GAMES is coming at ya!!

I'll be competing again in a timed, 90-minute, live art battle using only black & white paint....THAT'S XTREME! I've been paired up with local friends & artists Jason Eatherly, Roshi K & Wade Thompson to form the 4-person group of "Team Texas" to represent the hometown of Austin against "Team World". "World" consists of heavy hitting art MONSTERS Greg Mike, Brian Butler,Paul Jackson & Matt Gondek. Definitely seek out their art if you're unfamiliar with it as it's all magical stuff! We're due for an epic battle of XTREME scale as each team tackles a massive 26' x 8' blank wall in only 90 minutes! The battle will be held during X Games at the Circuit Of Americas THIS Friday, June 3rd from 6-8pm. It'll be hosted by Nick Major with live DJ grooves from Klever. I truly hope you can make it out to this spectacle as the audience determines the winner with their screams & yells, so come & "root, root, root for the hooooooome teeeeeeeeam!"

If you happen to have a weekend pass for X Games or plan on being on the closing day of Sunday, I'll also be there doing some LIVE painting for one of the giant sponsors there, LifeProof. I'll be painting the front & back of large, 3'x 6' "Phone cover" which I hope you come see me do! You can even point & laugh if you want!

So yeah, I'll be at X Games slinging paint those two days & I really hope to see your xtreme faces there which would make me xtremely happy. I wanted to give another reminder that I'll be at Comicaplooza in Houston June 17-19th, but I'll remind you once more the closer it gets. Reminding is FUN!

May 16, 2016

I'm still reeling from the buzz that was Secret Walls this past Friday. My introduction with this artistic beast has been overwhelming & I've officially caught the bug that makes me want to participate in these events over & over again. Let's see what the future brings...

Recollecting & going back a few days, however, Secret Walls x Houston hosted their very first live art battle in the older, now empty Post Office in downtown Houston. This was a perfect venue for this show as it provided a large space filled with never ending corridors leading to dark, eerie corners reminiscent of a horror film which was especially perfect for the date (Friday the 13th). After I arrived & met the amazing artists I would be either teaming up with or going against, the building quickly began to fill up with ticket holders & supporters. The enthusiasm & excitement was contagious & infected everyone who stepped through the entrance.

The teams were picked, each of our 20'x8' blank walls were staring us in the face & we were ready to begin the 90 minute, black & white, art battle.

To say those 90 minutes went quickly is an understatement. It was a whirlwind of spilt paint & cracked beers. We all started on our sections at the beginning of the battle & within 30-40 minutes, our team was moving all over the wall adding to each other's pieces & becoming a unspoken, collaborative monster naturally filling in areas with reckless abandon.

After the timer went off, we stepped back & simply smiled at our creation. Both teams created an awesome, spontaneous wall with all of our personal touches scattered all over it.

The time to relax & come down from this quick, intense, art session wouldn't come just yet, as organizer, Noah Quiles, jumped on stage, grabbed the mic from DJ Anthony Craig Long & started the voting process. There were two guest judges who each picked one of the walls, leaving the tie breaker up to the crowd. The eruption for the murals was the best part of the show, but realizing that it was much louder for OUR wall was the best feeling ever. All artists high fived & hugged it out as the battle came to a close. We spent the rest of the night reminiscing & talking art & wanting to do it all over again. It really was something special. I've always heard about Secret Walls & even attended a few of the art battles, but to actually participate in it was an amazing feeling. Creating art LIVE in front of people & feeding off their energy & the inspiring energy of all the other artists invloved is my favorite thing ever. That's why I loved San Antonio's old, live art event, ARTSLAM!, so much. As i mentioned, after having this experience, I now want to do this as much as I can! Which bring me to more exciting news!....

I'LL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE SECRET WALLS ART BATTLE AT AUSTIN'S X GAMES!!!

Yessir, I'll be hitting even a BIGGER stage & this time doing a 4 on 4 art battle against some MAJOR paint slingers in the art world. I'll share more info on this later, but us Austin artists who are coming together to take on these four contenders hope to make our city proud!

Finally, I want to thanks EVERYONE who made this Secret Walls x Houston event possible: BRIKS for the invite, Noah & Elia Quiles for the organization & amazing care they took of us, ALL of the AMAZING artists I mentioned above, the volunteers & especially all of YOU who showed their support & made this event a massive success! ALL PHOTOS on this post were taken by David Miyauchi & Joey Jojo. See a LOT more photos from this night on Facebook HERE & HERE.

I'll be seeing you again VERY soon, Houston as I'll be there with my brother in a month for Comicpalooza! I'll also have more info on that later regarding our Table # & the goodies we'll have on hand!